The 108th Air Refueling Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force (USAF) stationed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. As an air refueling wing, its primary function involves conducting aerial refueling operations for various aircraft to extend their operational range and endurance. The wing operates Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, which are capable of both transporting cargo and providing in-flight refueling to other military aircraft. The 108th Air Refueling Wing is part of the Air Mobility Command (AMC) and provides support for global air mobility missions, disaster response, and combat operations as needed. The unit is also responsible for training and maintaining readiness of its personnel and equipment.